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Wind-damage danger spurs plan to fell forest

Cape Wanbrow (background), at Oamaru Harbour, may change dramatically if the Waitaki District...

Wind-damage danger spurs plan to fell forest

One of Oamaru's most prominent backdrops - Cape Wanbrow - could undergo a major visual change, under a proposal to be considered to fell its pine forest because it is so dangerous.

Subdivision playground put on hold

A playground proposed for the new Bluestone subdivision just south of Oamaru has been put on hold by the Waitaki District Council because of questions raised by councillors.

Council $2m surplus10 times budget forecast

A surplus of almost $2 million has been recorded by the Waitaki District Council in the last financial year, more than 10 times what it budgeted for.

Whitestone Contracting records loss

Waitaki District Council-owned Whitestone Contracting Ltd has recorded an overall loss for the past financial year, but continues to be a major employer in North Otago and contributor to its economy.

Harder to pick mayoral favourite

Having seven candidates standing for the Waitaki mayoralty has turned the contest into a bit of a lottery, making it difficult to pick a likely favourite.

Mayoral Profile: Eric Spittal

The Otago Daily Times is profiling mayoral candidates in Otago's heartland. Today, David Bruce talks to Eric Spittal, standing in Waitaki.

Mayoral profile: Gary Kircher

The Otago Daily Times is profiling mayoral candidates in Otago's heartland. Today, David Bruce talks to Gary Kircher, standing in Waitaki.

Seven candidates vying for Waitaki mayoralty

Voters in Waitaki will be spoilt for choice for mayoral candidates in October's local elections, with seven candidates vying for the mayoral chains - but voters in one council ward will be unable to vote for a single council representative.

Standing room only for fun

It was standing room only in the Opera House Inkbox last night for the second Otago mayoral debate, this time between the seven candidates seeking the Waitaki mayoralty, who faced voters at a good-humoured forum.

Candidates out to impress tonight

Having seven candidates standing for the Waitaki mayoralty gives voters varied choices they can learn more about tonight at the second Otago Mayoral Debate.

Farmers warned over muddy roads

Farmers in Waitaki are being warned they could face both heavy fines and police action if they do not keep the district's rural roads free of mud.

Museum makes progress on recording collection

The North Otago Museum is working through a backlog of acquisitions in the hope of eventually ending a three-year moratorium on accepting new items.

Extra costs likely over Paddy's Flat

Extra rates or levies are likely for some Kurow residents, to ensure a community-managed drainage scheme is properly maintained and allay fears that flooding does not threaten the town's annual horse-racing meeting.

Drainage limits damage

The estimated $1.6 million repair bill to fix a host of flooded roads in the Waitaki district is not as bad as expected.

Rate remissions needed: farmers

Federated Farmers say huge rate rises for rural properties in Waitaki this year could have been mitigated had concerns raised by farmers been heeded sooner.

Toll road urgency

The company proposing a 127km toll road through South Westland from Haast to the Hollyford Valley is aiming to make a start before next year's general election - just in case there is a change of government.

Subdivision plan seems less likely

A proposed 22-section residential subdivision at Forrester Heights may not go ahead, even if a parliamentary select committee decision to reclassify reserve land as endowment land is ratified by Parliament.

Labour decried over Forrester Heights Bill

The Waitaki Concerned Citizens and Ratepayers Association yesterday accused the Labour Party of abandoning Oamaru's natural heritage after MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of a controversial Bill to confirm land at Forrester Heights as endowment land.

Cost-cutting may reduce rate rise

New cost-saving measures and the scrapping of council-funded road safety courses in schools are expected to result in a lower-than-expected rate rise in Waitaki.

Council forums to find out what residents want from parks, reserves

What residents want from their parks and reserves will be the subject of four public forums planned by the Waitaki District Council over the next two weeks.

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